First published 2015
In 1950s North Korea, Kim Il Sung's ruthless ascent to power is mirrored by a fighter pilot's harrowing journey to freedom. As the tyrant's grip tightens, the brave pilot risks everything to steal a MiG-15 and deliver it to American forces, defying the brutal regime that holds his country hostage. This gripping true story explores the high-stakes drama of life under a totalitarian state, and one man's desperate bid for liberty.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction, adventure, action, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
320 pages · Paperback · Pan Books
Content warnings: violence